He also explained he had not taken the ­stoppage-time penalty at White Hart Lane ­because he had not practised spot-kicks for more than three months.[>

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Instead, Didier Drogba saw his effort saved by Heurelho Gomes and Carlo Ancelotti’s men – who would have gone top with a win – were left in fourth place.[>

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But England ace Lampard, 32, insisted the Blues, who have won just one in seven, could keep the title.[>

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“If we play with the spirit we showed at ­Tottenham I have no doubt we will win the league because we have got the quality in our team,” he said. “Injuries have been tough on us and some months tough on us.[>

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“But with the spirit and ability we have got in our team, I have all confidence we can do it if we play like that.”[>

Lampard – who Ancelotti said was likely to start against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday – revealed he had only trained for two days before Sunday and had not expected to feature just 48 hours before kick-off.[>

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“I haven’t practised a penalty in three months and I always like to practise them,” he said.[>

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“I thought it would have been wrong for me to try to take personal glory on my ­return, rather than let Didi take it, who has been practising and scoring.[>

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“We can all miss them and credit to Didi for stepping up. Hopefully now I can practise some in the week and get back on them.”[>